Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast

Some games are just stupid. Oftentimes that is part of the charm. That was the purpose. Sam and Max could be considered a purposely stupid (and awesome BTW) game. But sometimes games are unintentionally stupid. We are discussing both of those and we do it with The Lightfoot Brothers developers. They are making a really neat looking game called Sleepytime Village. We discuss that as well. Strap and because we are about to get STOOPID. Support the Sleepytime Village Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lightfootbrosgames/sleepytime-village And why not check us out too at adventuregamehotspot.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdgamingadventure/support

Can you imagine being a fan of Sierra Adventure games one day, and then the next day creating adventure games with your hero's the next day? That is the genesis of Steve Conrad's adventure into adventure game design. And what an adventure it is. If there was a big Sierra game in the early to mid 90's, it's a good bet that Steve had a role in the development. We talk about the Sierra days, the days at Sony, music and comedy. Steve, Joshua and Mat Aukamp also each choose their favorite Sierra-Online characters. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdgamingadventure/support

In this episode of Adventure Game Hotspot podcast, Joshua, Jack and Adventure Game Geek break down why they love adventure games and why it's so easy for them to keep coming back. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdgamingadventure/support

in this Adventure Game Hotspot podcast Joshua and Jeff talk to musical savant and creator of King's Quest 5, and the currently in development KQ6: An Ode to the Isle Eric Olsom. We break down the fun and nerve wrecking challenges to creating adventure game vinyl. Stay to the end because we each choose 5 of our most memorable King's Quest experiences. Follow MAGIC MAP STUDIO King's Quest VI: An Ode to the Isles and consider grabbing a copy. It's currently in it's crowd funding phase and the artists involved in creating these can use the help and support...and you could use a beautiful copy. Sounds like an easy choice if you ask me. https://www.diggersfactory.com/vinyl/316541/magic-map-studio-kings-quest-vi-an-ode-to-the-isles --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdgamingadventure/support

In this episode of Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast, we interview Revolution Software owner Charles Cecil. He spends 90 minutes blowing our minds with stories about the Knight's Templar, Broken Sword, swimming with great white sharks and more. Stay to the end because he chooses the 5 most memorable moments in adventure gaming. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdgamingadventure/support

Adventure Game Hotspot sat down with Jane Jensen and Robert Holmes on the podcast to discuss the future of Gabriel Knight 4. Jane and Robert spill the beans regarding their discussions with Activision, what the style of game they imagine it will be and what the story will be about. Let me tell you, it's NOT WHAT YOU THINK IT'S GOING TO BE but it's a real possibility of happening. As you might imagine, so much more was discussed. Do you want to meet Jane and Robert? Well, you can at the Adventure Game Fan Fair in Tacoma. Kickstarter link is here: http://kck.st/3SVMGyz Links to all Adventure Game Hotspot Podcasts here: https://adventuregamehotspot.com/podcasts Follow us at: Web: adventuregamehotspot.com Discord: https://discord.gg/ZUwXg7qwse FB: adventure Game Hotspot IG: adventure_game_hotspot Twitter: @aghotspot Threads: adventure_game_hotspot Mastodon: @AGH@mastodon.gamedev.place BlueSky: @aghotspot.bsky.social --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdgamingadventure/support

In this Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast episode Joshua. Jack and staff member Beau break down what they expect from the adventure game genre in 2024. They choose 9 games that they are looking forward to, discuss what we already know and also predict what we don't know. Stay to the end because the guys each choose 5 games that we looked forward to that never happened. As you might imagine, Joshua cheated AGAIN!!! What are we going to do with him? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdgamingadventure/support

In this episode of the Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast Jack, Joshua and staff member Matt break down all of the goods and bads in the way of adventure gaming in 2023. We tease some of our top 15 game of the year games and break down the news that stood out. At the end of the podcast the guys each choose 5 of their favorite movies / TV shows form 2023. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdgamingadventure/support

In this episode of Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast Jack, Joshua and Drew Onia break down a bunch of good games that we seemingly have forgotten about. Games like Little Big Adventure and Return of the Phantom. AT the end the guys each choose 5 modern adventure games that are at risk of being forgotten. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdgamingadventure/support

Clash of the action adventure titans. In this episode of the Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast we go outside the norm a little it and talk all things Indy, Laura Croft and Nathan Drake. Not just the games but we also discuss movies, books and TV shows. Wait until the end because we also rank our top 5 action adventure franchises from all mediums. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdgamingadventure/support

In this Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast we have staff member Johnny Nys on the show. We discuss all things storytelling in adventure games. The specific questions that we discuss are: What makes a good story in games and how does it differ (if at all) than books? What are good examples of storytelling in games? Do episodic games help or hinder storytelling? Multiple endings: what's the allure? Happy vs sad endings: done in games? Can you do that to the player who put in so much effort? Stay to the end because Johnny, Jack and Joshua each choose 5 games that they would like to see turned to novels. Follow us at: FB : adventure Game Hotspot IG: adventure_game_hotspot Twitter: @aghotspot Web: adventuregamehotspot.com Discord: https://discord.gg/ZUwXg7qwse --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdgamingadventure/support

Joshua , Matt Aukamp and Jeff Tripoli catch up with YouTube star Pushing up Roses. The quartet discuss making Youtube videos, the state of Adventure Games, tattoos and our guilty pleasure adventure games. Games that some may frown upon or that make us feel a little embarrassed to play but we do them anyways. Find PuR at her Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pushinguproses Find us here: adventuregamehotspot.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtNEqjUY_HPkID0JTmqpjkQ https://www.facebook.com/groups/366152988889719 https://discord.gg/8nBSn5VCXp --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdgamingadventure/support

The adventure gaming industry serves as a perfect microcosm for the ongoing debate between ethics and the capabilities of AI-generated art assets. Beyond the hand-wringing and ethical debates, many developers are still willing to explore the possibilities of machine learning as a tool for game development. One such developer is Jussi Kemppainen of Dinosaurs Are Better, who serves as the lead designer and artist for the upcoming game, Echoes of Somewhere. We sit down with Jussi and discuss AI in adventure games, the game itself and more. Stay to the eend because we each choose our favorite games that begin with A. If you want to read our full write up regarding Echoes of Somewhere and the industry reaction to the use of AI, check our very detailed article here: https://adventuregamehotspot.com/2023/07/21/echoes-of-somewhere-how-a-solo-developers-game-takes-center-stage-in-the-ai-controversy/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2330520/Echoes_of_Somewhere_Series_1/ https://echoesofsomewhere.com/ https://twitter.com/JussiKemppainen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdgamingadventure/support

Joshua and Adventure game Hotspot Network member Space Quest Historian go back in time with Jess Morrissette to talk about what it was like to run a fan site in the mid 90's. Jess is SQH both ran Space Quest sites in the early days so they wax poetic and tell some hilarious stories. Stay to the end because we discuss how each Space Quest game "dicked you over" (SQH's words). Find Jess here: https://www.twitch.tv/decafjedi https://www.wiw.org/~jess/roger2.html https://twitter.com/decafjedi Find SQH here: https://twitter.com/SQHistorian https://www.youtube.com/@spacequesthistorian https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/twoguysrecords/soups-on-music-from-the-7th-guest-and-the-11th-hour-on-vinyl And find us at: Adventuregamehotspot.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtNEqjUY_HPkID0JTmqpjkQ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdgamingadventure/support

The Crimson Diamond is one of the most exciting adventure games to be announced in a very long time. Julia Minamata is the incredible sole dev behind the project. In this Adventure Game Hotspot podcast episode we sit down and talk all things The Crimson Diamond. Story, characters, setting, art, and we also talk about Julia herself. Get on in here and hang out with us, then go follow Julia if you have not already. https://www.thecrimsondiamond.com/https://store.steampowered.com/app/1098770/The_Crimson_Diamond/ Please Wishlist! https://twitch.tv/a_maplemystery Tuesdays 8pm Eastern https://julia-shop.fourthwall.https://twitter.com/JuliaMinamatahttps://youtube.com/c/JuliaMinamatahttps://mastodon.gamedev.place/@JuliaMinamatahttps://m.facebook.com/people/The-Crimson-Diamond/100063588430596/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdgamingadventure/support

In this Adventure Game Hotspot podcast episode the guys review what has happened in the adventure game industry halfway through 2023. Exciting news? Sad graphic adventure news? Best games? Worst games? We talk about all things adventure gaming mid year through 2023 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdgamingadventure/support

In this episode of Adventure Game Hotspot Podcast Jack and Joshua chum it up with the great AL Lowe. They talk all things Sierra online, including Al's thoughts on the Activision / Microsoft merger and how that affects the Sierra properties. Obviously they talk Leisure Suit Larry and Al gives us his story of what happened when he met with Disney about doing a game with them. Spoiler: He walked away with a priceless Disney artifact. Stay to the end because the guys discuss their favorite comedians. Head on over to allowe.com for all sorts of fun jokes and other Sierra history. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdgamingadventure/support

In the latest Adventure Game Hotspot podcast, Joshua and jack talk with Tom Cole, the organizer of....you guessed it....Adventure X. They discuss the history of the convention, what to expect when you go and they also have some fun discussing some of Tom's favorite memories. Stay to the end because the threesome each choose five narrative adventure games that they would like to see turned into a book, movie or TV series. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdgamingadventure/support

Are you interesting in collecting adventure game vinyl records? Well it's a popular hobby. I mean, we as classic adventure game g=fans love our games, in part because of the soundtrack. Well in this podcast we have Error 47, and they cover and release classic adventure game vinyl records. In fact, they are currently in the process of crowdfunding their new 7th Guest record Soups On. We talk all things adventure game music. You'll want to stay to the end because we each choose our 5 favorite adventure game soundtracks. Support the Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/twoguysrecords/soups-on-music-from-the-7th-guest-and-the-11th-hour-on-vinyl --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdgamingadventure/support

Maybe it was just me but when I was a kid I thought Revolution Software was a massive game designer. They were everywhere and created some of the greatest point-and-click adventure games ever. I mean, they made Broken Sword, Beneath a Steel Sky, Lure of the Temptress, In Cold Blood and... Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Okay, maybe the last one was a one off, but they were a powerhouse. Would you believe that Revolution Software was always an inch away from closing on many occasions (and they kind of did one time). In this podcast episode of Adventure Game Hotspot, we sit down and discuss the ups and downs of Revolution Software with co-founder Tony Warriner. We break down some of the most interesting and often time jaw dropping moments that are written in Tony's successful book Revolution: The Quest for Game Development Greatness Stay to the end because Joshua, Jack and Tony each choose their 5 favorite scenes from Revolution Software games. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdgamingadventure/support